MRI Technologist III/Senior MRI Tech

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

401k with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Student debt paydown

CEU access

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for an onsite role at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. You will perform general MRI examinations, explain procedures to patients, and ensure safety in the MRI area while coordinating with offsite Sentara locations.

The position requires strong MRI skills across ambulatory and acute settings, proficiency with GE and Siemens platforms, and the ability to manage multiple scanners via virtual scanning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years MRI experience in ambulatory and acute settings.
• Proficiency with GE/Siemens MRI platforms (Sola, Vida, Aera, GE750W, GE450W).
• Ability to operate across multiple scanners using virtual platform.
• Experience in investigating and scanning implanted devices.
• Clear direction and communication for offsite support teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform general MRI examinations onsite and at offsite Sentara locations.
• Coordinate with patient care staff at remote sites.
• Maintain in-depth MRI safety knowledge and compliance.
• Explain examinations and procedures to patients and document results.
• Maintain supply inventory for examinations.

Skills

MRI experience

Safety awareness

Offsite coordination

Multi-scanner coordination

Clear communication

Education

ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate

Tools

GE Sola/Vida/Aera

GE750W/GE450W

Siemens platforms

Virtual scanning platform

Job description

Overview

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION IN NORFOLK VA Performs general MRI examinations while maintaining safety integrity of MRI operational area for all people including staff and customers. Maintains an adequate supply inventory for performing examinations. Explains examination and procedures to patients and completes departmental documentation. Performs MR Tech I & II responsibilities with addition of one of the following: Interoperative, Cardiac, virtual steering technologist, serving as a MR Safety officer or MRI Program Coordinator (to include working in an ambulatory setting). Prior studies in Radiologic Technology, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Sonography, or Radiation Therapy

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Days

Overview:

Overview

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION IN NORFOLK VA Performs general MRI examinations while maintaining safety integrity of MRI operational area for all people including staff and customers. Maintains an adequate supply inventory for performing examinations. Explains examination and procedures to patients and completes departmental documentation. Performs MR Tech I & II responsibilities with addition of one of the following: Interoperative, Cardiac, virtual steering technologist, serving as a MR Safety officer or MRI Program Coordinator (to include working in an ambulatory setting). Prior studies in Radiologic Technology, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Sonography, or Radiation Therapy

Job Description

This is an MRI Technologist position that is primarily responsible for Virtual Scanning located at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital while scanning patients at offsite Sentara locations. Technologists will scan patients according to site specific protocols depending on where the patient is located. Careful coordination with patient care staff located at a different site will be imperative. Overall, in depth knowledge of MRI safety.

Requirements

• No less than 5 years MRI experience in both Ambulatory and Acute setting
• Well versed in multiple GE and Siemens platforms to include Sola, Vida, Aera, GE750W, GE450W
• Ability to scan more than one patient a time on different scanners using the virtual platform
• Experience in investigating and scanning implanted devices to include stimulator, ICDs, Pacemaker.
• Ability to provide clear direction and communication for support to care team at offsite location
• During or after potential safety event
• How to manipulate table and equipment
• Patient positioning adjustments

Education

• ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade school certificate

Certification/Licensure

• ARRTor MR

Experience

5 years MRI

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

and pride itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.